Buttery Fried Chicken

Ingredients

1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) broiler-fryer, cut up

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup bacon drippings

1/4 cup butter, divided

How to Make It

Step 1

Soak chicken in cold salted water at least 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry; sprinkle with salt. Place flour in a plastic or paper bag; add 2 or 3 pieces of chicken, and shake well. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken.